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Too good? You're out Posted by Eric J. Tower on 6/20, 1:18pm | ||
Too good? You're outSometimes if you're too good, nobody wants to play with you. That's the dilemma for a team of 11- and 12-year-olds, which has been kicked out of a recreational youth baseball program in suburban Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Stars didn't misbehave or break any rules -- they're just routing the competition. Since early May, the Stars have beaten the Red Sox 18-0, World Harvest 13-0, Sugar Grove II 24-0 and Sugar Grove I 10-0. Teams began complaining -- and canceling. Michael Mirones, board chairman for the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District, pulled the Stars from the league and returned their $150 entry fee. He suggested the Stars play in a travel league against better teams. Stars coach Jerry Glick said the move was unjustified. ''I've been in amateur sports for 35 years,'' Glick said. ``This isn't something I've had to deal with before.'' (The Link didn't appear to get you to the page so here is the article.) ~E. | ||
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